While many road trip destinations are to cities, many of us love visiting the countryside and breathe in the fresh air. Out in the country, we are more likely to see folks riding horses for either pleasure or training. If you are not familiar with seeing horses out on the road, there are some guidelines that you need to follow in order to keep yourself, the horse, and the rider safe.
In most states, horse riders and handlers of horse-drawn vehicles can use the roads and must adhere to all local traffic laws. The animal’s owner should still exercise caution and try to keep the road open for easy traffic flow.
Any well-trained horse can easily be spooked, and the most experienced rider/handler may have difficulty controlling the animal. Like most frightened animals, a horse may jump out on the road, which can cause a serious accident with oncoming traffic.
If you approach a horse that is frightened and the rider/handler is giving you a signal of distress (usually a raised hand), you MUST stop your vehicle and wait until the horse is under control and the rider/handler gives you the signal that you are okay to continue on your way.
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